InterContinental brand to debut in Crete
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announce the signing of InterContinental Resort Crete – marking the luxury brand’s debut on the Greek island. Set to open in spring 2023, IHG is developing this unique hotel in partnership with Henderson Park, the private equity real estate firm, and Hines, the international real estate firm. InterContinental Resort Crete […]
Carnival Welcomes Two Million Guests Since Restart
As the first major U.S. cruise line with its full fleet back in guest service since the industry’s restart last summer, Carnival Cruise Line has now reached the milestone of welcoming two million guests. The milestone was commemorated Friday (May 19) in Port Canaveral, Fla. aboard Carnival Freedom as the Gibbs family – Daniel and Kristi […]
Holland America Line’s Zaandam Returns to Service in Fort Lauderdale
SEATTLE— Holland America Line’s Zaandam returned to service Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, leaving just one more ship until the cruise line’s full fleet is operational again. Zaandam embarked guests for a nine-day Atlantic Coast cruise to Montreal, Canada, that will position it in Canada/New England through October. Not only is this a return to service for Zaandam, but […]
AIDAaura cruises to Great Britain, Greenland and Northern France
The cruise ship AIDAaura will be the 12th ship in the AIDA fleet to depart from Hamburg on a 14-day cruise to Scotland and Ireland. In addition to the impressive natural adventures of the Scottish islands, guests can expect two-day stays in Killybegs (Ireland) and Dublin. The small natural harbour of Killybegs is the perfect […]
Holland America Line’s Oosterdam Back to Cruising as Ninth Ship in the Fleet to Return to Service
SEATTLE — Holland America Line welcomed its ninth ship back into service Sunday, May 8, as Oosterdam embarked guests in Trieste (Venice), Italy, for the first time since the industrywide pause began in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ship departed on a 12-day “Holy Lands and Ancient Kingdoms” cruise that includes an overnight at Haifa, Israel, and additional ports […]
Royal Caribbean’s Wonder Of The Seas Arrives For European Debut
BARCELONA, SPAIN – The world’s newest wonder, Royal Caribbean International’s Wonder of the Seas, arrived in Barcelona, Spain, to kick off a summer full of memorable holidays in Europe. The fifth in the cruise line’s revolutionary Oasis Class line-up set course for the Mediterranean on 7-night cruises from Barcelona and Rome beginning Sunday, 8th May. With a combination of brand-new thrills and signature favourites on board, Wonder is the […]
Three Additional Princess Cruises Ships Return to Service
SANTA CLARITA, Calif., — Three additional Princess Cruises ships are returning to service welcoming guests back onboard – Crown Princess, Island Princess and Royal Princess. This milestone marks a total of 12 ships, 80 per cent of the fleet, that will have resumed cruising since July 2021, for the world’s leading international cruise line. Island Princess departed Ft. […]
Cunard explores all corners of the world with new 2023 and 2024 sailings
Queen Anne. Welcome to the world VALENCIA, Calif. — Luxury cruise brand Cunard unveils over 110 international voyages, sailing on its iconic fleet between October 23, 2023, and May 14, 2024, including the maiden voyages on the new ship Queen Anne. Across the new itineraries, the four-ship fleet comprising Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne, will call at 126 unique ports […]
Holland America Line Adds a Season of New Cruises to Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia Starting in Fall 2022
SEATTLE — In anticipation of the ports in Australia and New Zealand fully welcoming cruise ships back to their shores, Holland America Line opened bookings for a season of new itineraries aboard Westerdam starting in fall 2022. The new voyages, offered from Sept. 25, 2022, through March 13, 2023, explore Australia’s rich culture, the lush landscapes […]
Carnival Cruise Line Begins Sailing from San Francisco with Carnival Miracle
For the first time in its 50-year history, Carnival Cruise Line sailed Thursday (Apr 28) from its newest homeport, San Francisco, Calif., with the 2,124 passengers Carnival Miracle. Carnival’s first-ever sailings over the spring and summer from San Francisco expand its West Coast service offerings and strengthen its position as the cruise line embarking more guests than […]
